Carton Coding
Case Coding involves the printing of variable alphanumeric data, bar codes, and logos directly onto corrugated shipping containers and cases, usually on-line, at the time of packaging.
Many leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the world incorporate Trident inkjet printheads into systems, which provide end-users with the flexibility to inventory fewer blank cases than they would if they were preprinted for each product line. Printing online with inkjet also eliminates costly labels, providing significant savings on packaging costs.
Trident-Powered inkjet printing systems offer a robust, rugged design ideal for harsh industrial environments.
Inks:
Trident offers a wide variety of inks for printing on cartons. Trident's inks for this application include:
- AlphaMark
- VersaPrint Family (VP Black, V300, VP Colors)
- ScanTrue
- HiDef
Printheads:
Trident offers a number of printheads to meet the needs of the carton coding market:
- UltraJet II
- 768Jet
- 384Jet.
2D Codes:
The 2D barcode is produced in a single pass using the 4" tall 768Jet with ScanTrue II.

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